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Stages of Dementia

Early: I am scared. Whom will I become? What shall I remember? Whom shall I forget? Middle: I am confused Who am I? Where am I? Who are these strange people? What am I doing here? Late: "She is lost."

The Paradoxical Life

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There comes a moment in life when your world suddenly makes sense. When you can suddenly breathe in, savour  the colours, embrace your senses and sing a little too. The inertia which would have engulfed your days, months, years, nearly eternity finally stand still in a moment. The past finally dissolves to a new understanding, to clarity from the mist and ultimately to a whole new meaning in life. All in a moment. Mine was when I understood ‘paradox’ in my life. I have had well – a very paradoxical life with its complexities. To play it safe read: love learning hate studying. Sounds familiar? There are other examples which probably ring true to you too: “The more connected we get, the more isolated we feel.” (Think internet) Or: ” The only certainty is that nothing is ever certain.” (*soundtrack of Sound of Music* What will tomorrow bring? I wonder..). Then there are the cruel ones that tear at the heartstrings until the strings rip apart and bleed if touched. Fo